Trust & Estate Planning Special Counsel
$150k - $180kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Trust & Estate Planning Special Counsel to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Madison, Wisconsin .
This is a full-time, non-partner-track position within the firm’s Estate Planning Practice Group. The role will support attorneys in sophisticated estate planning and administration matters, providing comprehensive counsel to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft complex estate planning and business succession documents
Prepare sophisticated charitable giving instruments
Advise clients on income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping tax planning strategies
Assist with probate proceedings for taxable and non-taxable estates
Prepare and process federal gift and estate tax returns
Support tax-exempt organization planning matters
Qualifications:
1–3 years of estate planning experience
Strong foundation in estate, trust, and tax law, including fiduciary and gift tax concepts
Experience drafting complex estate and succession planning documents
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (ability to obtain Wisconsin admission required)
Compensation:
$150,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); disability and life insurance; adoption assistance; and dependent backup care.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Direct Counsel for a confidential discussion.
Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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